Cessna 182 for sale in Texas

The 182 Skylane adds useful load, speed, and a constant-speed prop over a 172 — handy for Texas distances and density-altitude summer days when you’re carrying four people and bags. It’s a popular step-up airplane with a deep parts and maintenance network, and Texas’s active GA scene means Skylanes turn up for sale around the major metros fairly regularly.

A 182 burns more fuel than a 172 (typically in the low-to-mid teens of gallons per hour) and the larger engine costs more at overhaul, but it’s still a straightforward, well-supported airplane. Texas helps on fixed costs — more affordable hangars and no state income tax (sales/use tax may apply to the purchase; check with a tax professional) — and a hangar is worth it to keep heat and hail off the paint and avionics.

Pay attention to engine time since overhaul and any history of corrosion, and on older Skylanes review the firewall area and the long-known maintenance items for the type. Texas sun is hard on paint and window plastics, so check those during the pre-buy. Confirm annual and AD compliance and use an independent A&P rather than the seller’s shop.